Last Updated on February 10, 2026 by PorchLightReading
The best date snickers recipe made with chocolate, peanut butter, nuts, and dates. So easy to make and the perfect alternative to curb your candy bar craving.
Soft, chewy, chocolatey, sweet and salty homemade candy bars.
We’re on a journey to find healthier alternatives to some of our favorite foods and to be a bit more mindful about the things we eat without feeling like we’re being restricted.
I promise, our pantry is still filled with kid friendly snacks and fun foods but the cheese puffs are limited and instead we have ingredients to make our own special treats that are easy, indulgent, and a little better for you.
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- Table of contents: Date Snickers Recipe No Bake Candy Bar
- Why you’ll love this recipe
- Ingredients
- Step by step instructions
- Tips and storage directions
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I might have enough will power to leave the actually candy bars at the grocery store but my sweet tooth cravings are high, so I’ve switched the Snickers for a homemade substitute.
Date Snickers + No Bake Candy Bar
This homemade candy bar is a healthier version of the candy we already love. It’ll satisfy any chocolate peanut butter craving, and with it being made with dates it has a chewy texture that mimics your favorite flavors at the store.
Since there is no baking required you can literally make these just a few minutes before heading out the door to pick the kids up at the bus stop. Making it a feel good recipe that kids will love and busy moms will appreciate.
But don’t expect them to last very long! They disappear pretty fast in this house.
Why You’ll Love These Date Snickers
If you love homemade desserts that are simple and wholesome, this one checks all the boxes.
- 5 Simple ingredients
- No baking required
- Kid-friendly and lunchbox approved
- Tastes just like a candy bar
- Ready in no time at all
Ingredients
⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
¼ cup chopped peanuts or mixed nuts
1 cup chocolate chips
1-2 tsp. coconut oil
Coarse sea salt (optional)
Step by Step Instructions
Prep the dates- Slice each date lengthwise without cutting all the way through. Gently open and remove the pits if needed. Lay flat on parchment paper.
Add the peanut butter- Spoon about 1 tsp. peanut butter inside each date. Be sure not to overfill. You’ll want just enough to create a creamy center.
Add crunch- Sprinkle chopped peanuts or mixed nuts over the peanut butter. Press lightly to make them stick. This will give it the classic Snickers crunch.
Melt the chocolate- In a microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips with 1 tsp. coconut oil in 20-30 second intervals, stirring frequently until nice and smooth.
- Why add oil?
- Coconut oil helps thin the chocolate for easy dipping. Making for a smooth coating.
- You can also thin the chocolate with a splash of milk, but it will create a softer, more fudgy coating instead of firm.
Dip and coat- Dip each stuffed date into the melted chocolate using a fork. Let excess drip off and place on parchment paper. Sprinkle with sea salt for a sweet and salty combo.
Chill- Chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to allow the chocolate to fully set. Enjoy!
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Helpful Tips and Storage Directions
- Try making these with your favorite nuts on hand! We like peanuts and hazelnuts.
- These are delicious with a dark chocolate coating.
- Thin your chocolate with a splash of milk instead of coconut oil, but be aware that adding milk will make them a bit softer.
- Drizzle white chocolate on top for a bakery look.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
These date snickers bars are one of our favorite sweet treats to have in the house! They are simple, sweet, and made with ingredients we usually already have on hand.
Although these are not exactly the same as a regular candy bar, it is a close alternative! A healthier version we can feel good about and one the kids absolutely love.
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Date Snickers Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 Dates, pitted
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup peanuts, chopped
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1-2 tsp. coconut oil
- coarse sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Slice each date lengthwise without cutting all the way through. Gently open them and remove pits if needed. Lay flat on parchment paper.
- Spoon about 1 tsp. peanut butter inside each date. Be sure not to overfill. You'll want just enough to create a creamy center.
- Sprinkle chopped peanuts or mixed nuts over the peanut butter. Press lightly to make them stick. This will give it the classic Snickers crunch.
- In a microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips with 1 tsp. coconut oil in 20-30 second intervals, stirring frequently until nice and smooth.
- Dip each stuffed date into the melted chocolate using a fork. Let excess drip off and place on parchment paper. Sprinkle with sea salt for a sweet and salty combo.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to allow the chocolate to fully set. Enjoy!
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